Accounting Operations Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager of Accounting Operations is a highly effective, results oriented individual and a key member of Seacoast’s Accounting Team. Responsible for leading and executing corporate accounting activities and functions, including overseeing the accounting close and consolidation process and partnering with and advising business lines and other corporate functions on significant accounting matters.

• Coordinate and execute daily activity of accounting function, including daily general ledger operations, account balancing and reconciliations.
• Analyze and review transactions to ensure appropriate application of GAAP.
• Ensure the timely completion of the month-end close process for the organization. Hold business lines and accounting teams responsible for smooth and timely close.
• Adhere to Seacoast Bank’s Code of Conduct.

• Perform monthly variance and net interest margin analyses. Partner with business line leadership to identify, monitor and report monthly results and variances vs. forecasts/budgets.
• Collaborate on special projects and perform various other tasks and ad‑hoc analyses as assigned.

• Oversee financial systems, data quality, and data accessibility to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Implement and monitor processes to manage and streamline activities.
• Facilitate the resolution of issues and concerns that create barriers to a high‑performing team and work environment.

• Work to continually enhance internal controls, maintain updated documentation of current departmental policies and procedures.
• Lead change initiatives, operational effectiveness reviews and process improvements.
• Develop and implement changes to the accounting processes leveraging the Company’s technology‑based tools with a focus on enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

• Develop and manage a performance‑oriented accounting organization, capable of actively and effectively engaging and growing with the business.
• Champion and build a culture of control and accountability.
• Mentor and manage to facilitate associate engagement and professional development.
• Continually strive to develop talent within and recruit talent to the accounting organization to promote associate retention and meet current and future business needs.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• Licensed CPA a plus
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in public accounting (audit background within financial services) or accounting within a large public corporation
• Previous banking/financial services experience, with strong knowledge of banking products and services and accounting and presentation issues relevant to the industry
• Mastery of GAAP accounting concepts and current accounting and financial reporting practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates sound professional judgment using analytical and problem solving skills
• Process improvement oriented with the ability to balance multiple projects

All Associates are required to adhere to the highest legal and ethical standards applicable to our industry. They must comply with all regulatory, legal, ethical and Bank risk mitigation requirements pertaining to both our industry and their individual roles. This includes timely, successful completion of annual required training post‑hire and effective execution of role responsibilities.